Orlando International Airport is suing ride-sharing service Uber, claiming the drivers need to comply with the established process for getting permits to do pick-ups at the airport.

Officials with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority said they met with Uber to request that their drivers stop doing pick-ups at the airport until it gets the proper permits, and so far, they refused to do that.

The airport has since filed a lawsuit to try and block the rideshare giant from doing business on the property.

In a written statement, the GOAA said, "There are approximately 600 companies which operate 7,000 vehicles that follow the rules at the airport. Uber is not complying; therefore, the authority has been compelled to file a lawsuit."

Airport Authority Chairman Frank Kruppenbacher said his greatest concern is protecting what he calls the "Orlando experience" and making sure all cars and drivers for hire are properly vetted.

"Guess what, Uber? You're showing no respect for the people in this community by coming in and saying, 'We don't have to follow the law.' Right, and if you want to come on our property, you will respect our region and community and you will comply with the law," Kruppenbacher said.